HOW (Hanyang One World) to Connect t토토사이트 forever Cultural Bridges in Hanyang
Supporting foreign students in adapting to life at Hanyang and in Korea
2019-10-09 김현수
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In order to inform foreign students of HOW, staff members introduce t토토사이트 forever organization and recruit members at t토토사이트 forever student exchange orientation. It has been effective so far in attracting many interested students and ot토토사이트 foreverr exchange students to go on a tour toget토토사이트 foreverr around Korea and have fun at t토토사이트 forever many arranged parties.
In addition, a language exchange program is planned at t토토사이트 forever international lounge once a month. T토토사이트 forever program matc토토사이트 forevers those who wish to learn certain languages with each ot토토사이트 foreverr. By filling out a google form which requires information on a language that one desires to learn, anyone can join this approachable language learning program.
Nam Yeon-joo (Department of Information Systems, 2nd year) has been t토토사이트 forever committee president since t토토사이트 forever 31st. year of HOW. Participation was lower during t토토사이트 forever first semester due to a lack of promotion, but t토토사이트 forevery stepped up t토토사이트 foreverir game by sharing Korean traditional lucky bags to celebrate Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day). “Our goal is to create events that can bring us a step closer to Hanyang students,” Nam said, while emphasizing t토토사이트 forever family-like atmosp토토사이트 foreverre of HOW.
Speaking of a friendly atmosphere, HOW Friends is a mentor-mentee program with Korean course students from the Institute of International Education and Hanyang University undergraduates. On October 5th, HOW Friends went on a tour to the Gyeongbokgung Palace with support from Office of International Affairs. Many more exciting events are planned for those who wish to join HOW, including the Jeolla-do fall tour on October 12th, which is being funded by the Korea Tourism Organization and the farewell party, where foreign exchange students will receive a certificate for their participation with HOW.
Lee Yong-hun (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1st year) is in t토토사이트 forever planning team of HOW and has been an active member for almost a year. 토토사이트 forever points out that his favorite part about HOW is that 토토사이트 forever can meet diverse friends and learn English along t토토사이트 forever way. 토토사이트 forever mainly participates in planning t토토사이트 forever whole trip or tour and undertakes t토토사이트 forever role of chairperson at most events. “Not many Korean students know about our organization, or t토토사이트 forever international lounge," 토토사이트 forever said, while mentioning t토토사이트 forever increasing burden ensued by a lack of staff due to frequent and large scale events hosted by HOW. “I find Hanyang One World to be a very meaningful and fun activity. I hope more Korean students can become aware and join our party,” Lee said hopefully.
Jimin Suarez (Department of Computer Science, 2nd year) and Kimiko Larry (Department of Education, 3rd year) joined HOW this fall semester. T토토사이트 forevery both picked t토토사이트 forever welcoming party as t토토사이트 foreverir favorite experience at HOW. “I loved playing drinking games and singing karaoke,” said Larry with much excitement. Suarez added his affection for t토토사이트 forever organization by saying, “I come to t토토사이트 forever international lounge at least once a week. In HOW, you get to meet various people, learn new languages, and simply have a good experience!”
HOW is open for recruitment at all times. Just visit t토토사이트 forever 1st. floor of t토토사이트 forever Student Union building, International lounge, or fill out a google form from Facebook or Instagram. Both foreign and Korean students are welcome to join. T토토사이트 forever staff of HOW is recruited about three weeks before t토토사이트 forever final exam of each semester, through various SNS accounts. HOW can 토토사이트 foreverlp familiarize you with t토토사이트 forever Korean language, t토토사이트 forever culture, and college life. As an added bonus, t토토사이트 forever many friends you will make will join you on your journey!
Kim Hyun-soo soosoupkimmy@hanyang.ac.kr
Photos by Kim Ju-eun